Authorities have officially released the identity of the stabbing suspect who was shot and killed by law enforcement at the Panasonic battery plant in De Soto, Kansas.
The violent incident unfolded during the late morning hours and resulted in one person critically injured and another dead.
Law enforcement agencies are continuing a full investigation to determine what led to the confrontation inside one of the largest electric vehicle battery facilities in the country.
What Happened at the Panasonic Battery Plant
On Friday, December 12, 2025, just before 11:00 a.m., emergency dispatchers received reports of a stabbing incident inside the Panasonic Energy battery manufacturing plant in De Soto, located in Johnson County, Kansas…